Meaning & Definition of word "Fe"
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Fe
/feɪ/
noun:
- 1. The chemical symbol for iron, a commonly used metal.
- Example: The construction of the bridge required a significant amount of fe for strength.
- 2. A term used in music to denote a specific note or tone.
- Example: In the scale of C major, the note fe corresponds to the pitch between E and F.
abbreviation:
- 1. Short for 'female.'
- Example: The survey had responses categorized as fe and male.
- 2. An abbreviation for 'femto', a metric prefix in the International System of Units.
- Example: The measurement was in femto meters, which can also be represented as fe.
Etymology
From Latin 'ferrum', meaning iron.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Fe oxide:
A compound containing iron and oxygen.
Fe3O4:
Also known as magnetite, a specific iron oxide.
Related Words
ferric:
Relating to iron, especially in the +3 oxidation state.
ferrous:
Relating to iron, especially in the +2 oxidation state.
Slang Meanings of fe
Meaning: A term used in slang to indicate a feeling of trust.
Example Sentence: I've got fe in you, it will work out.
Meaning: Used in some communities to express intensity or emphasis.
Example Sentence: That party was pure fe!